Events/Conferences

Events/Conferences

Fellowship in High Precision Radiation Therapy (CyberKnife and Tomotherapy)

This is a two (2) year University affiliated fellowship program aimed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the spectrum of high precision radiation therapy and robotic radiosurgery. This fellowship is to make radiation oncology trainee to be competent in patients with high precision radiation therapy (Tomotherapy, CyberKnife, Radixact, VMAT and other technologies).

The objectives are enumerated below:

1. To increase knowledge and experience in Radiation therapy in both adult and paediatric patients.2. Train fellows to take independent decision in treating with CyberKnife & Tomotherapy.3. To enhance teaching abilities through interaction with MD/ DMRT residents, students and clinicians.4. To gain experience in research techniques, write up research protocols and utilize these techniques to complete research projects.

Vacancy – Project Technician / Lab Attender

As part of an ICMR project on “Human pulmonary paragonimiasis in crab eating communities and smear negative suspected TB cases from some states of India”, 3 project technicians and a lab attender are required.

The candidates are required to be qualified in Laboratory Technology BSc MLT/BSc Microbiology/DMLT and / or in social work.

Interested candidates can appear for a walk-in-interview with original certificates in person.

This is a 2 year Fellowship program aimed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the spectrum of adult and paediatric gastrointestinal, pancreatic and hepatobiliary pathology and to competently handle issues that arise in routine and specialty/referral practice. The Fellowship will be awarded by Amrita University after successful completion of theory and practical exam at the end of the 24-month training program.

The objectives are enumerated below :

To increase knowledge and experience in neoplastic and non-neoplastic diseases that primarily or secondarily affect the gastrointestinal tract, pancreas and liver in both adult and paediatric patients.

To strengthen diagnostic skills in gastrointestinal and liver pathology by interpreting histological findings in the light of clinical presentation and laboratory data and with the full awareness of the potential clinical impact of the diagnosis and differentials.

To independently evaluate intraoperative consultations.

To gain exposure in transplant pathology.

To understand the utility of ancillary techniques available for the accurate assessment and diagnosis in the field of gastrointestinal and liver pathology, such as special histological stains, immunohistochemistry and molecular studies.

To gain experience in FNA cytology of liver and pancreas.

To understand the role of molecular science for disease characterisation, prognostication and therapeutic benefits.

To develop an appreciation of the multidisciplinary team approach to the treatment of patients with these diseases.

To enhance teaching abilities through interaction with pathology trainees, students and clinicians.

To gain experience in research techniques, write up research protocols and utilize these techniques to complete research projects.

Amrita Fracture Course 2018

The Amrita Fracture Course 2018 is designed to provide young orthopaedic surgeons and residents with fundamental knowledge of the operative treatment of fractures with a rich mix of theory, case discussions and hands-on workshops. We look forward to welcoming you all to Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi on 20th and 21st October 2018.

Vacancy in Quantitative Research at Amrita

Salary in the region of 700000 to 800000 INR per annum

Research Area: Antibiotic prescribing and infection control in surgical pathways

Research Approach: Health Systems and management research investigating economic, operational and political performance indicators relating to antibiotic prescribing

Project Duration: 3.5 Years

We are seeking a highly motivated researcher with good quantitative skills to work in a translational project on ‘Optimising antibiotic use along surgical pathways: addressing antimicrobial resistance and improving clinical outcomes’, funded by a UK funder, the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC). The work would focus on how antibiotic use can be optimised along the entire surgical pathway.

The post-holder will work alongside Dr. Sanjeev Singh (Medical Superintendent, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences) and other researchers on the project and play a pivotal role in driving this project forward, carrying out research and feeding back data and findings across the project as necessary. Travel throughout India, to the UK, and potentially South Africa, sometimes for extended periods of time will be necessary.

Necessary training will be provided.

Research Position:

Preference: Proven experience of undertaking quantitative research in a healthcare context, and/or in an international context is desirable, but not essential, ability to interpret highly complex data and present information to influence decision makers, both in India and overseas, ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels, excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to write for academic publications and grant reporting, ability to work independently and as part of a team.